Emperor Chu was angry because someone wanted to destabilize the foundations of the Great Qing. Whether or not Prince Min knew about the screen, he would still be charged with negligence if it came from his mansion.
Not to mention, if such a harmful object really harmed Emperor Chu, what chaos would befall Great Qing?
Innocence? Delivering such a harmful object as a birthday gift is akin to treason. How can one speak of innocence when this is clearly an attempt on the Emperor's life?
Emperor Chu did not believe in innocence, nor in fraternal bonds; within the Heavenly Family, there was no true affection.
Song Zhiyuan pressed his lips together, cold sweat forming on his back.
If it weren't for the coincidental arrival of Buhui, who spoke of such insights, who would have thought that the crystal stone had such effects?
And if he had concealed anything, Emperor Chu might never have remembered this screen. Learning about these connected items, he might still be in the dark.
